Sustainable Development Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Inefficient use of resources threatens both environmental and economic sustainability. Conscious consumption habits and waste reduction represent a transformation that starts individually but has global impact.
Companies and public institutions adopting sustainable procurement and production practices accelerates systemic change.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Responsible Consumption and Production in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 12 is made up of 11 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- 12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels.
- 12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
- 12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices.
- 12.8
Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Through awareness campaigns and workshops, we aim to spread sustainable consumption habits among young people.
We provide mentoring support for project ideas focused on recycling and the circular economy.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
